tell against



tell against

v.
To have an adverse impact on someone or something: Their lack of experience may tell against them during the job interview.
See also: tell

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
AmÉDÉE-French
Efe (2)-Western African, Urhobo
AhabAY-hab (English) Biblical, Biblical Latin
Noreennawr-EENIrish, English
Prudentius-Late Roman
Balboa[bæl'bəuə]